Description
This motorcycle is Lot 131 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 131
1932 BSA 499cc Blue Star
Registration no. 864 UXB (see text)
Frame no. A5. 1465 (see text)
Engine no. A7. 221.
Among BSA's range for 1932 were three new 500s: one a sidevalve and two with overhead valves. The overhead-valve sports 500 was given the name 'Blue Star', a title also applied to the equivalent 250 and 350 models. All featured engines with vertical cylinders and magneto ignition carried in conventional cycle parts with rigid frames and girder forks. The Blue Stars came with a tuned engine incorporating a high-compression piston; 'hotter' cams; a twin-port cylinder head; and a four-speed foot-change gearbox. Originally an optional extra, a full electric lighting system became standard equipment for 1934.
This lovely BSA Blue Star was previously registered overseas and restored in New Zealand as a project for a gentleman who had had a stroke. A vast quantity of related invoices may be found in the history file. The family acquired the BSA in 2004 and is its first registered keeper in the UK. It should be noted that the registration 'UXD 864' is incorrectly displayed on the machine (the actual registration is '864 UXB'). It should also be noted that both the HPI check sheet and V5C documents incorrectly record the frame number as 'A51485'. Kept on static display, the machine will require recommissioning before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
